BRIGHAM YOUNG 1850-1858
(1801-1877)

Named governor in 1850 by Millard Fillmore, he was reappointed in 1854 by Franklin Pierce.  Young, as head of the territory,  was concerned with organizing the territorial government, selecting the location of the capital, and building a territorial statehouse.
President James Buchanan replaced Young as governor in 1857 because of rumors that the Mormons were rebelling against the United States government.

Territorial Governors
Learn about Utah's territorial governors.

JON HUNTSMAN JR. 2005 -
(1960- )

Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. is a lifelong Utahn. He has helped manage his family’s company, served as president of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and served on the boards of other large companies. He has also worked in government, as a White House staff assistant, deputy assistant Secretary of Commerce, U.S. ambassador to Singapore, and U.S. trade ambassador. He has worked politically for the Republican Party and served on the boards of many community organizations.

Governor Huntsman’s campaign focused heavily on economic development for Utah. He is also interested in making the government more efficient. He has said, “We want to assemble the most effective and efficient Government, driven by the best team possible, recognizing that the citizens are our customers."

Governor Huntsman is married to Mary Kaye Cooper, and they have six children.

State Governors
Past governors of the state of Utah.